Alia Bhatt headlining spy universe film, YRF CEO confirms ‘worst-kept secret in the industry’

Actress Alia Bhatt is headlining a film in the YRF spy universe, Yash Raj Films CEO Akshaye Widhani has confirmed.

The filming of most anticipated spy universe will begin later this year.

The YRF spy universe is an ambitious franchise that will see characters from different films cross paths. Tiger starring Salman Khan, War starring Hrithik Roshan, and Pathaan starring Shah Rukh Khan are part of the YRF spy universe.

Speaking at FICCI Frames, Widhani confirmed the reports about the actor's casting.

"I will share the worst-kept secret in the industry, which is Alia Bhatt is headlining a spy universe film and that the schedule starts later this year ... We are actually just so thrilled and excited about having this IP (intellectual property) in the studio," Widhani said.

"There's a lot of stuff that's going to come into the spy universe. We are going to see more and more films getting made under it. For now, I can just say that Alia Bhatt is headlining a spy universe film," he said.

Alia Bhatt is set to team up with Sharvari Wagh in the yet-to-be-titled film. They will play super-agents in the action entertainer.